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04/06/201 STATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST CELL, MUMBAI
04/06/201

                   Government of Maharashtra

STATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST CELL, MUMBAI

          Application form and Information Brochure
of Common Entrance Test for Admissions to Postgraduate Courses in
                     Physiotherapy [M.P.Th],
                Occupational Therapy [M.O.Th],
Speech Language Pathology (M.Sc SLP) / Audiology [M.Sc (Aud)] &
         Prosthetics & Orthotics [M.Sc (P & O)] Courses

                      PGP-CET 2020/
                      PGO-CET 2020/
              M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud) -CET 2020
                 & M.Sc (P&O) - CET 2020

            OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER, STATE CELL CELL,
                    MAHARASHTRA STATE, MUMBAI
 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A. K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001 (M.S.)
                    Tel No.:+91-22- 22016157/59/53/34/19/28
Email ID: maharashtra.cetcell@gmail.com WEBSITE: http://www.mahacet.org
04/06/201 STATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST CELL, MUMBAI
Admission Process for PGP-CET 2020/
PGO-CET 2020/M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud) -CET 2020
          & M.Sc (P&O) - CET 2020

                                  Clarification

1. The Draft of this Information Brochure was prepared by the Directorate of Medical
   Education & Research, Maharashtra State, Mumbai.
2. The aforesaid Draft of the Information Brochure was approved by Medical Education
   &   Drugs   Department,   Government     of    Maharashtra   vide   letter   no   MED-
   1020/C.R.247/20/Edu-2, dated 13.11.2020.
3. The aforesaid Approved Information Brochure was forwarded by the Directorate of
   Medical Education & Research, Maharashtra State, Mumbai, to the Sate CET CELL
   vide letter dated 17/11/2020, bearing No           .संवैिशवसं/पीजीओ-2020/ वेश प र ा
   िनयमावली/न. .309/2020/2-अ,.
4. This State CET Cell, without making any change whatsoever in the aforesaid
   Information Brochure, which has been received from Directorate of Medical
   Education & Research, Maharashtra State, Mumbai, has published the same on the
   State CET cell website, which is www.mahacet.org. This is to clarify once again that
   the State CETCell has not at all made any change whatsoever in the Information
   Brochure received from Directorate of Medical Education & Research, Maharashtra
   State, Mumbai.
                                     …………………
Online Entrance Examination for Physiotherapy [M.P.Th],
              Occupational Therapy [M.O.Th],
 Speech Language Pathology (M.Sc SLP) / Audiology [M.Sc
  (Aud)] & Prosthetics & Orthotics [M.Sc (P & O)] Courses

              IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
      Online Registration / Application form & Payment of registration
1.                                                                        :   21/11/2020 to 26/11/2020
      fees though online payment gateway and Uploading of Document
2.    Issue of Admit Cards (Online)                                       :   28/11/2020 to 02/12/2020
3.    Date of Examination                                                 :   02/12/2020
      Centre of examination (Place – Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and
4.                                                                        :   As indicated in Admit Card
      Aurangabad)
5.    Online Display of Question Papers                                   :   02/12/2020
6.    Online display of Model Answer keys                                 :   03/12/2020
7.    Online submission of objections on Question Paper/ Answer Key       :   02/12/2020 to 04/12/2020
8.    Publication of final key                                            :   11/12/2020
      Declaration of Provisional Result/Mark & Provisional State Merit
9.                                                                        :   11/12/2020
      List on website "www.mahacet.org"
10.   Online Preference Filling Process                                   :   12/12/2020 to 19/12/2020
11.   Declaration of List of the Selected Candidates of the First round   :   21/12/2020
12.   Date of joining of the First round                                  :   22/12/2020 to 29/12/2020
13.
                          nd
      Declaration list of 2 Round                                         :   07/01/2021
14.   Date of joining of the Second round                                 :   08/01/2021 to 15/01/2021
15.   Declaration of list of Selected Candidates for MOP UP round -1      :   21/01/2021
16.   Date of joining to Respective College for MOP UP Round -1           :   22/01/2021 to 30/01/2021
17.   MOP UP Round – II for Government and Corporation Only               :   04/02/2021
      Date of joining to MOP UP Round – II for Government and
18.                                                                       :   05/02/2021 to 09/02/2021
      Corporation Only
19.   Vacant Seat to be Surrender to Private Colleges                     :   04/02/2021
20.   Institute Level Round for Private College                           :   05/02/2021 to 15/02/2021
21.   Starting of Academic Year                                           :   15/01/2021
      Cut off date of admission for MPTh/MOTh/MSc(SLP)/MSc ( Aud)
22.                                                                       :   15/02/2021
      & MSc (P&O) courses for academic year 2020-21
PGP-CET 2020/PGO-CET 2020/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020
                  & M.Sc (P&O) - CET 2020
                     Table of Contents
 Sr.                                            TITLE                                          Page No.
 No.
 1.    Introduction                                                                               1
 2.    Competent Authority                                                                        2
 3.    List of Postgraduate Courses                                                               2
 4.    Eligibility                                                                                3
 5.    Information Brochure and application form                                                  7
 6.    Admit card                                                                                 8
 7.    Conduct of online PGP-CET / PGO-CET / M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET/ M.Sc (P&O)-             10
       CET
  8.   Details about on-line test pattern                                                        14
  9.   Declaration of provisional result/marks                                                   16
 10.   Online document uploading process                                                         17
 11.   Physical Document Verification Process                                                    18
 12.   Discipline                                                                                24
 13.   Under taking                                                                              25
 14.   Subject & College Codes For MPTh/MOTh/ M.Sc SLP / M.Sc Aud/MSc (P&O) Courses.             26
ANNEXURES
  A    DEFINITIONS                                                                               30
  B    List Of Postgraduate Courses                                                              32
  C    Constitutional Reservation                                                                33
  D    Persons With Disability (PWD) Reservation                                                 35
       General Instruction for Filling Online Application Form & Specimen Copy Of Online
  E    Application Form                                                                          49

       Notification – Maharashtra Unaided Private professional Education Institution
       (Regulation of Admission to the first year of the full time professional postgraduate
  F    course in physiotherapy (MPTh), Occupational Therapy (MOTh), Speech Language              54
       Pathology (M.Sc SLP) / Audiology [M.Sc (Aud)]& Prosthetics & Orthotics [M.Sc (P &
       O)])
       Government Resolution for declaring Commissioner, State CET CELL as a
  G    competent Authority for admission at Government / Corporation and Government              63
       Aided institution from State of Maharashtr a
       Government Letter No. MED-1020/C.R.247/20/Edu-2, dated 13.11.2020 for approval
  H    to Information Brochure 2020                                                              67

       Government Letter No. 1018/C.R.201/18/Edu-2, dated 20/06/2018 for Orphan
  I                                                                                              69
       Category Reservation.

  J    Internship Certificate                                                                    70

  K    Proforma for Resignation of admission to Postgraduate course                              71

  L    Certificate Of Medical Fitness                                                            72
  M    Status Retention Form                                                                     73
       Scrutiny Form                                                                             74
PGP-CET 2020 | PGO-CET 2020 | PGASLP-CET 2020 | M.Sc (P & O)-CET 2020

COMMISSIONERATE, STATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST CELL, MAHARASHTRA
Procedure of Online Common Entrance Test for Admissions to Postgraduate Courses in
Physiotherapy [M.P.Th], Occupational Therapy [M.O.Th], Speech Language Pathology (M.Sc
SLP) / Audiology [M.Sc (Aud)] & Orthotics [M.Sc (P & O)].

1.   INTRODUCTION
     1.1   The Government of Maharashtra has established "ADMISSIONS REGULATING
           AUTHORITY AND STATE COMMON ENTRANCE TEST CELL" as per the
           provisions of Maharashtra unaided private professional Educational Institutes
           (Regulation of Admission & Fees) Act.2015, (herein after the act). As per the act,
           the State Government has published the rules in Maharashtra Government
           Gazette No.CET 3516/C.R.311/16/Edu-2, Dated 18/04/2017 (Annexure-F).
           The Commissioner of State CET Cell, has been designated as Competent
           Authority for conducting PGP-CET 2020/PGO-CET 2020/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)
           -CET 2020 & M.Sc (P&O) - CET 2020 and selection of candidates for admission to
           all concerned postgraduate courses for the year 2020-2021.
           As per this act, PGP-CET 2020/PGO-CET 2020/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET
           2020 & M.Sc (P&O) - CET 2020 is applicable for postgraduate admissions to
           Private Unaided Physiotherapy [M.P.Th], Occupational Therapy [M.O.Th], Speech
           Language Pathology (M.Sc SLP) / Audiology [M.Sc (Aud)] & Prosthetics &
           Orthotics [M.Sc (P & O)] Colleges/ Institutions. The Government of Maharashtra
           has decided to join this process for admission to Postgraduate courses in
           Physiotherapy [M.P.Th], Occupational Therapy [M.O.Th], Speech Language
           Pathology (M.Sc SLP) / Audiology [M.Sc (Aud)] & Prosthetics & Orthotics [M.Sc (P
           & O)] at Government & Muncipal Corporation Colleges / Institutions as per
           Government Resolution MED/1015/C.R396/15/ Edu-2, dated 16 December 2015.
           (Annexure - G).
     1.2   This procedure will be called as “Procedure for selection and admission to
           postgraduate courses at the State Government Colleges / Brihanmumbai
           Municipal Corporation Colleges / Central Govt. Institutes situated in Maharashtra
           and all other unaided Private Institutes who opt. for admission to aforesaid PG
           Courses through CET 2020.
     1.3   This procedure is applicable for PGP-CET /PGO-CET / M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud) -
           CET & M.Sc (P&O) - CET for admissions for the year 2020-2021. No promise is
           implied therein for subsequent years and no expectations should be based on this
           procedure for future.
     1.4   The Brochure for PGP-CET 2020/PGO-CET 2020/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud) -CET
           2020 & M.Sc (P&O) - CET 2020 contains detail procedures of online application
           form, document verification, Online preference form filling and selection process
           for online entrance examination for admission to various Postgraduate courses in

Commissionerate State CET Cell             (1)                      Information Brochure
PGP-CET 2020 | PGO-CET 2020 | M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 | M.Sc (P & O)-CET 2020

            Physiotherapy [M.P.Th], Occupational Therapy [M.O.Th], Speech Language
            Pathology (M.Sc SLP) / Audiology [M.Sc (Aud)] & Prosthetics & Orthotics [M.Sc (P
            & O)].
     1.5    The Government of Maharashtra vide Letter No. MED-1020/C.R.247/20/Edu-2, dated
            13.11.2020 has given approval to Information Brochure 2020 for academic year 2020-21.
            (Annexure – H)
     1.6    The desirous eligible candidates should frequently visit the site of State CET CELL
            www.mahacet.org for latest update of rules and information published by

            Government / MUHS, Nashik / Hon’ble courts from time to time.
     1.7    Instructions in this information brochure regarding admission process are liable to
            change based on any order / Instruction / rules / directions by Respective Council /
            Central Government / State Government / Hon’ble Supreme Court and Hon’ble
            High Court from time to time
2.   DEFINATIONS of important terms are given in Annexure "A".
3.   COMPETENT AUTHORITY:
     The Commissioner of STATE CET CELL has been declared as the Competent Authority
     as per the provisions of 2(e) and section 10(2) of the act. Therefore as per provisions of
     act, the Commissioner STATE CET CELL will conduct the Common Entrance Test
     2020-2021 and will prepare the merit of PGP-CET 2020/PGO-CET 2020/ M.Sc (SLP)
     /M.Sc (Aud) -CET 2020 & M.Sc (P&O) - CET 2020. The Competent Authority will
     supervise and control the selection process by implementing these procedures through
     the CET CELL.
     The Competent Authority will issue necessary executive instructions for implementation
     of these procedures and provide relevant information to be published or communicated.
     The Competent Authority will declare time-table, details of the dates of various
     processes relating to selection procedure, e.g. online filling of application forms, date of
     entrance exam, date of counseling etc.
4.   LIST OF INSTITUTIONS CONDUCTING POSTGRADUATE COURSES:
     The list of institutions conducting postgraduate Degree courses is given in Annexure
     “B”.
5.   DISTRIBUTION OF PG SEATS FROM GOVERNMENT/ CORPORATION /
     GOVERNMENT AIDED COLLEGES / UNAIDED PRIVATE AND MINORITY
     COLLEGES.
     5.1    The seats available for admission to postgraduate courses through PGP-CET /
            PGO-CET / M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud) -CET / M.Sc (P&O)-CET will be from
            Maharashtra State Government Colleges, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
            (BMC) Colleges, Central Govt. Institutes situated in Maharashtra and all other
            Private Institutes who opt. for admission to aforesaid PG Courses through CET
            2020.

Commissionerate State CET Cell               (2)                       Information Brochure
PGP-CET 2020 | PGO-CET 2020 | M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 | M.Sc (P & O)-CET 2020

     5.2 The institute wise availability and distribution of seats will be displayed on the
           website of State CET CELL (www.mahacet.org) in due course.
     5.3 Seats left unfilled in an academic year, shall not be carried forward to the next or
           subsequent academic years. Cut off date of admission for the PG courses is 15th
           February 2021.
     5.4 The seats available will be filled in on the basis of State Level Merit in PGP-CET /
           PGO-CET / M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET / M.Sc (P&O)-CET. There will be no
           regional reservation. There will be reservation as per Government orders issued
           from time to time (Annexure “C” & “D”).
     5.5 The candidates desirous of claiming the reservation must have claimed the same in
           the original application form of PGP-CET 2020 / PGO-CET 2020 / M.Sc (SLP)
           /M.Sc (Aud) -CET 2020 / M.Sc (P&O)-CET-2020 failing which the claim will not be
           entertained subsequently.
     5.6 The Distribution of seats at the disposal of Competent Authority will be made by
           taking into consideration the reservations as listed in Annexure "C" & Annexure "D".
           The reservation under Orphan Category shall be filled as per provisions in
           Government Letter no. MED-1018/C.R. 201/18/Edu-2, dated 20 June, 2018.
           Annexure "I".
     5.7 A candidates belonging to backward class from Maharashtra State only are eligible
           for claiming seat under reserved category.
     5.8 Rule and orders issued by Hon’ble Courts, Central Government, State
           Government, Respective councils, MUHS, Nashik from time to time will be
           applicable to this admission process.

6.   ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PGP-CET-2020 / PGO-CET-2020 / M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc
     (Aud) -CET -2020 / M.Sc (P&O)-CET- 2020 FOR POSTGRADUATE COURSES:
     6.1    Candidate must be an Indian National. Nationality Certificate issued by District
            Magistrate or Additional District Magistrate or Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or
            valid passport or School Leaving Certificate of HSC/12th Std. indicating the
            nationality of the candidate as “Indian” shall constitute the proof of nationality.
            Non Resident Indians (NRI) are eligible only for maximum 15% NRI Quota
            seats in the Unaided Private/Minority colleges.
            Non Resident Indians (NRI) are not eligible for any other seat except NRI
            quota seats in unaided private and Private Minority colleges, subject to
            fulfillment of NRI status.
            Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) are Not
            eligible for any seat under Competent Authority, State CET Cell.
     6.2    A candidate, who has passed A) final B.P.Th./ B.O.Th. examination (recognized
            as per Maharashtra State Council for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
            Act 2002): B) Final BASLP/BPO examination (recognized As per The

Commissionerate State CET Cell                (3)                         Information Brochure
PGP-CET 2020 | PGO-CET 2020 | M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 | M.Sc (P & O)-CET 2020

          Rehabilitation Council of India Act 1992); from an college/institution situated in
          the State of Maharashtra is eligible to appear for this examination provided
          he/she has completed prescribed duration of compulsory rotating internship by
          31st October 2020.
    6.3   A candidate who is undergoing rotating internship and who is likely to complete
          the same by 31st October 2020 can appear for PGP-CET2020/PGO-CET2020/
          M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud) -CET 2020 & M.Sc.(P&O)-CET 2020. Such a candidate
          will have to submit the documentary proof, from the Principal / Dean of the college
          regarding the date of completion of internship at the time of Document Verification
          process. Annexure “L”)
    6.4   The candidate must be medically fit.
    6.5   All Candidates desirous to take admission for MPTh/ MOTh/ MSc (SLP)/MSc
          (Aud) & MSc. (P&O) courses under state quota or Institutional quota must have
          appeared for PGP-CET2020/PGO-CET2020/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud) -CET 2020
          & M.Sc.(P&O)-CET 2020 and declared eligible by the Competent Authority.
    6.6   Candidates belonging to Backward Classes must have claimed so in his
          online registration form of Maharashtra State, failing which such a claim will
          not be entertained subsequently. The candidate belonging to above Categories
          should produce Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate and Non-Creamy
          Layer Certificate, (wherever applicable) at the time of physical document
          verification process. Candidate who fails to produce above said certificates will be
          considered as Open Category Candidate provided he/she fulfills the eligibility
          criteria of Open candidate as per PGP-CET2020/PGO-CET2020/ M.Sc (SLP)
          /M.Sc (Aud) -CET 2020 & M.Sc.(P&O)-CET 2020 information brochure.
    6.7   A Reserve category candidate must claim his category at the time of registration;
          to claim such a category no document is required initially. A candidate belonging
          to a category but not having any physical document can also claim category
          reservation during registration process; however he/she must produce the said
          certificates at the time of document uploading / physical document verification
          process so as to avail respective category claim.
    6.8   A Candidate belonging to ‘Creamy Layer’ amongst the categories (VJ) DT -A,
          NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, OBC and SBC must note that the provision of reservation
          is NOT applicable to him / her. A candidate claiming benefit of reservation
          under these categories will be required to produce Non-Creamy Layer
          Certificate as specified in the Government Resolutions form time to time.
          The certificate in prescribed Proforma stating that it is valid up to 31/3/2021
          should be submitted at the time of document uploading / physical document
          verification process.

Commissionerate State CET Cell             (4)                      Information Brochure
PGP-CET 2020 | PGO-CET 2020 | M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 | M.Sc (P & O)-CET 2020

    6.9   The available post graduate seats for admission to the concern stream will be
          distributed in accordance to constitutional reservation policy of State of
          Maharashtra as mentioned in Annexure "C". The specified reservation under
          Person's With Disability (PWD) category shall be filled as mentioned in Annexure
          "D". The reservation under Orphan Category shall be filled as per provisions in
          Government Letter no. MED-1018/C.R. 201/18/Edu-2, dated 20 June, 2018.
          Annexure "I"
    6.10 In view of Hon’ble Supreme Court order Dated 06.09.2017 in CA 11234-48 of
          2017, it is mandatory to submit cast validity certificate.
    6.11 The candidate has to fulfill qualifications and eligibility criteria as mentioned in
          rules published by Government from time to time.
    6.12 The candidate admitted for the graduate course on the basis of Court order for
          Caste claim is required to submit Caste Validity Certificate given by the Caste
          Scrutiny Committee or a fresh court order, failing which the claim will not be
          granted and the candidate will be considered as an Open category candidate.
    6.13 Non-eligibility of Candidates: The following candidates will not be eligible for
          applying / appearing at PGP-CET2020/PGO-CET2020/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud) -
          CET 2020 & M.Sc (P&O)-CET 2020 admission:
          6.13.1 Candidates who have passed Final year B.P.Th./ B.O.Th./ M.Sc
                 (Aud.)/M.Sc     (SLP)    /BPO    exam     from   institute   located   outside
                 Maharashtra.
          6.13.2 Candidates who have passed Final year B.P.Th./ B.O.Th./ M.Sc (SLP)/
                 M.Sc (Aud.) /BPO exam from institute not recognized by respective
                 Council.
          6.13.3 Candidates who are not completing internship on or before 31th October
                 2020.
          6.13.4 NRI candidates are not eligible for seats in Government/Corporation
                 Colleges, State quota of Central Government colleges/Government
                 aided colleges/State CET Cell quota seats of Unaided Private and
                 Minority colleges.
          6.13.5 PIO/OCI/ foreign national candidates are not eligible for any quota
                 seats in the State of Maharashtra.
          6.13.6 Candidates who have not appeared for PGP-CET2020/PGO-CET2020/
                 M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 & M.Sc (P&O)-CET 2020 conducted
                 by Competent Authority, State CET CELL, Maharashtra State.
          6.13.7 Candidates who were admitted and subsequently resigned/left a
                 postgraduate seat after the Prescribed date resulting in lapse of seat in the
                 admission process of 2019.

Commissionerate State CET Cell              (5)                        Information Brochure
PGP-CET 2020 | PGO-CET 2020 | M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 | M.Sc (P & O)-CET 2020

    6.14 Candidate who are previously registered and are pursuing / have completed the
         PG degree course or have obtained PG degree. This prohibition will apply to Post
         Graduate admission in Government/ Corporation run College only. Such candidate
         can be considered for admission at Private Unaided College.
    6.15 PERSON WITH DISABILITY (PWD) QUOTA:
         6.15.1 As per Medical Council of India, New Delhi amendment notification No:
                 No. No.MCI-18(1)/2018-Med./187262.dated 13th March, 2019, Five (5%)
                 seats of annual sanctioned intake capacity shall be filled up by candidates
                 with specified benchmark disabilities contained in the schedule to the
                 Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The guidelines for admission
                 of persons with Specified Disabilities published by Medical Council of
                 India, New Delhi regarding PWD eligibility from time to time will be
                 applicable (Annexure – D).
                 The specified disability categories as mentioned in the rights of persons
                 with Disability Act 2016 are as follows.
                   1. Physical disability
                   2. Intellectual disability
                   3. Mental behavior disability
                   4. Disability caused due to chronic illness
                   5. Multiple disabilities
         6.15.2 Candidate should mark as PWD in the online application form, failing
                 which claim will not be granted. Candidate is required to submit the proof
                 of his/her disability by way of a certificate issued by certificate issuing
                 authority in the year 2020 at the time uploading of document and physical
                 verification of documents.
         6.15.3 Instructions to Person with Disability Candidates: All qualified persons
                 with Disability PWD (PH) Category Candidates of PGP/PGO/ M.Sc (SLP)
                 /M.Sc (Aud)/ MSc (P&O) CET 2020 are advised to get themselves
                 examined at following Medical Board in the State of Maharashtra to obtain
                 Disability PWD (PH) Certificate in advance. Candidates, who have
                 attended any one of these Medical Board, should submit / upload the
                 disability certificate as per the prescribed format during online uploading
                 of certificates:
                 1. All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mumbai or
                 2. Grant Government Medical College, J.J. Hospital Compound, Byculla,
                    Mumbai.
                    Candidate shall produce the same disability certificate at the time of
                    physical document verification process. It is mandatory to bring
                    disability certificate issued by anyone institution. Candidate without
                    disability certificate will be considered as Non PWD candidate.

Commissionerate State CET Cell              (6)                    Information Brochure
PGP-CET 2020 | PGO-CET 2020 | M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 | M.Sc (P & O)-CET 2020

7.   INFORMATION BROCHURE AND ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

     7.1 The Competent Authority shall issue Notice regarding online application form
           process. The information Brochure containing procedures for Online Common
           Entrance Test for admission to MPTh, MOTh, Audiology / Speech - Language
           Pathology [M.Sc (Aud./M.Sc.SLP)] & MSc. (P&O) Postgraduate courses in State of
           Maharashtra will be made available on website www.mahacet.org An applicant
           seeking admission through PGP-CET2020/PGO-CET2020/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc
           (Aud)-CET 2020 & M.Sc.(P&O)-CET 2020. Will be required to submit single
           prescribed online application form (ANNEXURE "E" Specimen Copy of online
           application form).
     7.2   Cost of online application form of PGP-CET2020/PGO-CET2020/ M.Sc (SLP)
           /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 & M.Sc.(P&O)-CET 2020 & Examination fee is Rs. 2000/-.
           This amount is not refundable.
     7.3   PGP-CET2020/PGO-CET2020/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 & M.Sc.(P&O)-
           CET 2020 will be conducted online at Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Aurangabad
           only.
     7.4   The information Brochure and online registration Form will be available from
           21/11/2020 to 26/11/2020. Before filling Online Application form candidates should
           download information brochure of PGP-CET2020/PGO-CET2020/ M.Sc (SLP)
           /M.Sc (Aud) -CET 2020 & M.Sc (P&O)-CET 2020 and read the same carefully.
           The Applicants must possess the required criteria and educational qualification as
           mentioned in the Information Brochure of PGP-CET2020/PGO-CET2020/ M.Sc
           (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 & M.Sc.(P&O)-CET 2020.
     7.5   Before submission of Application Form the candidate should read carefully the
           conditions given under "Declaration by the Candidate" Candidate should agree
           to the below given conditions, before submitting the application form.
"Declaration by the Candidate"
      i)   I hereby solemnly and sincerely affirm that each and every statement made and the
           entire information given by me in the application form is true and correct.
      ii) I have not concealed any material information, however if any information
           submitted herein is found fraudulent, incorrect or untrue, I understand that I am
           liable to criminal persecution and I also agree to forgo my seat in Medical
           Postgraduate course. I also understand that my selection and admission to the
           course is also liable to be cancelled.
      iii) I have carefully read the rules & regulations of PGP/PGO/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc
           (Aud)/MSc (P&O) CET 2020 brochure and I agree to abide by them.               Hereby

Commissionerate State CET Cell                (7)                       Information Brochure
PGP-CET 2020 | PGO-CET 2020 | M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 | M.Sc (P & O)-CET 2020

          accept in entire the legality, validity and correctness of these rules. I understand by
          submitting this application I have accepted the correctness, validity and/ or
          justifiability of all these and that had I not accepted the correctness and validity of
          these rules, I would not have submitted this application and further that it will not be
          open hereinafter to challenge and/or question validity and/ or correctness of any
          rule or part thereof.
     iv) I undertake to submit all the required original certificates at the time of uploading of
          document / physical Document verification process as well as at the time of
          admission to a course/college as per the rules, failing which I understand that my
          claim for selection shall not be granted.
          If candidates agreed for aforesaid conditions then only he should click the "I Agree"
          Button so that his application form will be accepted.
    7.6   The details of Online Application / Registration Procedure & Process of
          Online submission of application form are given in Annexure -E. Applicants
          should follow these procedure/guidelines at the time of filling online
          application form.

Admit Card:

    7.7    DOWNLOAD          OF    ADMIT     CARD:    Candidates     will   have   to   visit   the
           www.mahacet.org Website for downloading admit cards for online test. Intimation
           for downloading admit card will also be sent through email/SMS.
           Once the candidate clicks the relevant link, he/she can access the window for
           admit card download. The candidate is required to use
                  (i) Registration Number
                  (ii) Password/Date of Birth for downloading the admit card.
           Candidate needs to affix recent recognizable photograph on the admit card
           preferably the same as provided during registration and appear at the examination
           centre with
                (i) Admit card
                (ii) Photo Identity Proof
    7.8    The Admit Cards will be downloaded from www.mahacet.org website after login
           during 28/11/2020 to 02/12/2020.
    7.9    Candidate has to go to the Examination Centre with downloaded Admit Card and
           any original Photo ID proof as given in the admit card (Aadhar Card/ Driving
           license/ PAN Card/ Pass port)
    7.10 Issue of Admit Card is merely an enabling document for appearing at the PGP-
           CET2020/PGO-CET2020/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020 & M.Sc.(P&O)-CET
           2020. And does not imply that the candidate satisfies all the requirements of
           eligibility conditions of admission.

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   7.11 CANDIDATES REPORTING LATE i.e. after the reporting time specified on the
         admit card for Examination candidate will not be permitted to take the
         examination. The reporting time mentioned on the admit card is prior to the Start
         time of the test. Though the duration of the examination is 1.30 hours, candidates
         may be required to be at the venue for about 3 hours including the time required
         for completion of various formalities such as verification and collection of various
         requisite documents, logging in, giving of instructions.

   7.12 IDENTITY VERIFICATION

         In the examination hall admit card along with original and a photocopy of the
         candidate’s currently valid photo identity (bearing exactly the same name as it
         appears on the admit card) such as PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/
         Voter’s Card/ valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognized College/
         University/ Aadhar/E Aadhar card with a photograph/ Employee ID with
         photograph should be submitted/shown to the invigilator for verification. The
         candidate’s identity will be verified with respect to his/her details on the admit
         card, in the Attendance List. If identity of the candidate is in doubt the candidate
         may not be allowed to appear for the Examination.

         Ration Card are not valid id proofs for this examination.

         Note: Candidates have to produce/show in original the photo identity proof and
                show the photo identity proof along with Examination admit card while
                attending the examination, without which they will not be allowed to take up
                the examination. Candidates must note that the name as appearing on the
                admit card (provided during the process of registration) should exactly
                match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female
                candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must
                take special note of this. If there is any mismatch between the name
                indicated in the Admit card and Photo Identity Proof the candidate will not
                be allowed to appear for the examination. In case of candidates who have
                changed their name, will be allowed only if they produce original Gazette
                notification / their original marriage certificate / affidavit in original.
         Candidates are not to be allowed if they do not bring the following material.

             a. Original Admit Card with Photograph Pasted on it.

             b. Original Photo ID proof as given in the admit card.

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8.        CONDUCT OF ONLINE PGP-CET / PGO-CET / M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET / M.Sc
          (P&O)-CET 2020:
      8.1 Candidates should go through the contents of this brochure carefully to acquaint
            themselves with the provisions laid down and the procedures prescribed thereto.
      8.2 PGP-CET/ PGO-CET/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET/ M.Sc (P&O)-CET 2020 will be
            online examination & will be conducted at Mumbai, in single session. This
            examination will consist of a one question paper of 100 Multiple Choice Questions,
            each carrying one mark. The syllabus for Common Entrance Test shall be same as
            prescribed by Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik and Shall cover all
            the subjects of respective undergraduate course. The distribution of MCQ’s at
            respective common entrance test are as follows:
                (A)     PGP-CET 2020: No. of Questions
     Sr.        Topic                                                              Max. Marks

     1.         Anatomy                                                               04

     2.         Physiology                                                            04
     3.         Biochemistry                                                          02
     4.         Fundamentals of Exercise Therapy                                      05
     5.         Fundamentals of Electro Therapy                                       05
     6.         Pharmacology                                                          02
     7.         Pathology & Microbiology                                              04

     8.         Psychology                                                            01
     9.         Psychiatry                                                            01
     10.        Electrical Agents                                                     07
     11.        Kinesio Therapeutics                                                  07
     12.        General Surgery & Orthopedics                                         06
     13.        Medicine                                                              06

     14.        OBGY                                                                  03
     15.        Physical Diagnosis & Manipulative Skills                              08
     16.        Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Condition                            10
     17.        Physiotherapy in Neurosciences                                        10
     18.        Physiotherapy in General Medical & Gen. surgical condition            10
     19.        Physiotherapy in Community Health                                     05

                                                                  Total Marks :-      100

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              (B) PGO-CET 2020: No. of Questions
   Sr.     Topic                                                         Max. Marks
   1.      Anatomy                                                          04

   2.      Physiology                                                       04

   3.      Biochemistry                                                     02

   4.      Fundamentals of OT-I                                             03

   5.      Fundamentals of OT-II                                            03

   6.      Pharmacology                                                     02

   7.      Pathology & Microbiology                                         04

   8.      Psychology                                                       04

   9.      Ergotherapeutics-I                                               05

   10.     Ergotherapeutics-II                                              05

   11.     Medicine                                                         06

   12.     General Surgery & Orthopedics                                    06

   13.     Work Physiology Ergonomics                                       02

   14.     Psychiatry                                                       04

   15.     OT in Medical Conditions                                         06

   16.     OT in Surgical Conditions                                        06

   17.     Advances in OT and Rehabilitation                                05

   18.     OT in Neurological and developmental conditions                  07

   19.     OT in Orthopedic Conditions                                      07

   20.     OT in Pscychiatric Conditions                                    07

   21.     Community based OT (PSM-OP)                                      05

   22.     Biostatistics and Research Methodology                           03

                                                        Total Marks :-      100

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          (C) M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET 2020: No. of Questions
   Sr.    Topic                                                            Max. Marks
   1.     Anatomy related to Speech, Language and Hearing                      04
   2.     Physiology related to Speech, Language and Hearing                   04
   3.     Linguistics                                                          05
   4.     Psychology                                                           05
   5.     Acoustics & Electronics                                              05
   6.     Paediatrics                                                          02
   7.     Neurology                                                            02
   8.     Statistics                                                           05
   9.     ENT                                                                  04
   10.    Community Oriented Service in Speech & Hearing                       04
   11.    Diagnostic Audiology                                                 07

   12.    Paediatric Audiology                                                 07

   13.    Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant & ALDs                              06

   14.    Management of HI                                                     05

   15.    Noise & Hearing Conservation                                         05

   16.    Childhood Speech and Language Disorder                               05

   17.    Articulation & Cleft Lip/Palate & Swallowing Disorders               05

   18.    Voice Disorders and Laryngectomy                                     05

   19.    Fluency Disorders                                                    05

   20.    Adult Neurogenic Disorders                                           05

   21.    Neurogenic Speech Disorders                                          05

                                                          Total Marks :-      100

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              (D) M.Sc (P&O) -CET 2020 No. of Questions
   Sr.     Topic                                                             Max. Marks
   1.      Anatomy                                                                04

   2.      Physiology                                                             02

   3.      Pathology                                                              02

   4.      Materials, Tools, Equipment, P & O Workshop Technology                 02

   5.      Mechanics & Applied Mechanics & Strength of Materials                  02

   6.      Engineering Drawing                                                    02

   7.      Biomechanics - I                                                       03

   8.      Prosthetics & Orthotics Science - I                                    08

   9.      Physical Medicine Rehabilitation                                       04

   10.     Orthopaedics & Amputation Surgery                                      04

   11.     Basic Electronics Electro Technology                                   04

   12.     Computer Studies - I                                                   02

   13.     Biomechanics - I I                                                     03

   14.     Prosthetics & Orthotics Science - I I                                  08

   15.     P & O Workshop Management                                              05

   16.     Computer Studies - I I                                                 04

   17.     Biomechanics - I I I                                                   04

   18.     Mobility Rehabilitation Aids                                           04

   19.     Prosthetics & Orthotics Science - I I I                                08

   20.     Prosthetics & Orthotics Science - IV                                   25

                                                            Total Marks :-       100

   8.3   Duration of paper will be of 1 hours & 30 minutes. Medium of examination will be
         English.
   8.4   No candidate will be allowed to appear for the examination unless he/she holds
         downloaded an Admit Card and Photo ID proof as mentioned above.
   8.5   The Entrance Examination will be Online conducted on Wednesday, 02nd
         December, 2020.
   8.6   The candidate will follow the instructions given at the On-line examination centre.

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   8.7   Details about On-line Test Pattern :
         8.7.1   A login screen will be displayed to the candidate. The candidate has to log
                 in using Login ID, Roll No. and Password.
         8.7.2   Exam name, duration will be displayed and the Candidate has to Click
                 ‘Proceed’ Button.
         8.7.3   The candidate’s profile (name, roll no. etc.) will be displayed and the
                 candidate has to click ‘confirm’ Button after selecting ‘I Agree’
                 Checkbox if the profile is correct. Thereafter the instructions will be
                 displayed on the screen. The candidate should ensure that the profile
                 displayed on the screen is that of himself / herself. In case of any
                 discrepancy, the same may be brought to the notice of the Test
                 Administrator/Invigilator prior to the start of examination.
         8.7.4   A candidate should read the instructions carefully and indicate that he has
                 done so by ‘checking’ the box at the bottom of the screen, after which the ‘I
                 am ready to begin’ button is activated.
         8.7.5   After clicking on the ‘I am ready to begin’ button, the actual test time will
                 begin.
         8.7.6   Each question is followed by 4 alternatives/options.
         8.7.7   The questions will be available in English.
         8.7.8   Only one question will be displayed at a time.
         8.7.9   The clock has been set at the server and the countdown timer at the top
                 right corner of the screen will display the time remaining to complete the
                 exam. When the clock runs out the exam ends by default-the candidate is
                 not required to end or submit his exam.
         8.7.10 The question palette at the right of the screen shows one of the following
                 statuses of each of the questions numbered:

                  The Marked for Review status simply acts as a reminder that the
                  candidate has set to look at the question again. If an answer is selected
                  for a question that is Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in
                  the final evaluation.

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         8.7.11 To select a question to answer, the candidate can do one of the following:
                (a) Click on the question number on the question palette at the right of the
                    screen to go to that numbered question directly. Note that using this
                    option does NOT save the answer to the current question.

                (b) Click on ‘Save and Next’ to save answer to current question and to go
                    to the next question in sequence.

         8.7.12 To select the answer, click on one of the option buttons.
         8.7.13 To change the answer, click another desired option button.
         8.7.14 To save the answer, the candidate MUST click on ‘Save & Next’.
         8.7.15 To mark a question for review, select ‘Mark for Review’ checkbox and click
                ‘Save and Next’. If an answer is selected for a question that is ‘Marked for
                Review’, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation.
         8.7.16 To change an answer to a question, first select the question and then click
                on the new answer option followed by a click on the ‘Save and Next’
                button.
         8.7.17 Questions that are saved or marked for review after answering will ONLY
                be considered for evaluation.
         8.7.18 Under no circumstances should a candidate click on any of the ‘keyboard
                keys’ once the exam starts as this will lock the exam.
         8.7.19 A candidate can only change his/ her answer before clicking the ‘Submit’
                button.
         8.7.20 After the expiry of the exam duration, candidates will not be able to attempt
                any question or check their answers. A candidate’s answers would be
                automatically saved by the computer system even if he has not clicked the
                ‘Submit’ button.
   8.8   Instruction regarding online examination
         8.8.1 The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the
               examination cannot be ruled out completely which may impact test delivery
               and/or result from being generated. In that event, every effort will be made
               to rectify such problem, which may include movement of candidates, delay
               in test. Conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute discretion of test conducting
               body. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-test. Candidates not
               willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed process of test
               delivery shall be summarily rejected from the process.
         8.8.2 Decision of State common entrance test cell, Mumbai in all matters relating
               to examination will be final and binding on the candidate.

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           8.8.3 State common entrance test cell, Mumbai would be analyzing the
                 responses (answers) of individual candidates with those of other candidates
                 to detect patterns of similarity of right and wrong answers. If in the analytical
                 procedure adopted State common entrance test cell, Mumbai in this regard,
                 it is inferred/ concluded that the responses have been shared and scores
                 obtained are not genuine/ valid, State common entrance test cell, Mumbai
                 reserves right to cancel the candidature of the concerned candidates and
                 the result of such candidates (disqualified) will be withheld.
           8.8.4 Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a
                 candidate detected at any stage of the examination process will lead to
                 disqualification of the candidate from the examination process and he/she
                 will not be allowed to appear examination process in the future.
           8.8.5 All eligible candidates are required to take PGP-CET2020/PGO-CET2020/
                 M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)- CET 2020 & M.Sc.(P&O)-CET 2020 at their own
                 cost.
           8.8.6 Question paper will be made available Online on 02/12/2020 and Model
                 Answer keys will be made available Online on 03/12/2020 at website
                 www.mahacet.org.
           8.8.7 Online submission of objections against any question in the question paper/
                 answer key of this online examination if any, the same may be submitted
                 through website www.mahacet.org from 02/12/2020 to 04/12/2020.
                 Representation received after this period shall not be considered.
9.   DECLARATION OF PROVISIONAL RESULT/MARKS :
     9.1   The Competent Authority shall conduct the PG Entrance Examination, evaluate
           the answer-sheets and prepare the Provisional results/Mark.
     9.2   The Competent Authority shall declare the provisional result/marks scored by
           candidates of PGP-CET / PGO-CET / M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET / M.Sc (P&O)-
           CET on website on 11/12/2020. The candidates should downloads the copy of
           provisional result/marks by login at website www.mahacet.org.
     9.3   In case of any typographical error in result/Mark, regarding name, age, gender,
           category etc. it will be corrected at the time of physical document verification at
           allotted college.
     9.4   Provisional State Merit will be declared on 11/12/2020 on the Website of State
           CET CELL The Candidates will have to download statement of mark from the
           website of State CET CELL. The downloadable mark sheet will be made available
           from 11/12/2020 onwards till the last date of online preference form filling process.

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10. ONLINE DOCUMENT UPLOADING PROCESS:
    10.1 Candidates has to upload all relevant document on the website between
             21/11/2020 to 26/11/2020.
    10.2 Online document uploading will be on the same website and on his/her user name
             and password.
    10.3 Candidate has to upload all the relevant documents on this site.
   UPLOADING OF DOCUMENTS WILL BE UNDER FOLLOWING HEADS:
       i       Online downloaded Application form.
       ii      Copy of downloaded Admit Card.
       iii     Any Photo ID proof (Aadhar Card, Driving licence, PAN Card, Pass port)
       iv      Copy of downloaded PGP/PGO/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)/ M.Sc(P&O)-CET
               2020 result.
       v       Nationality Certificate / Valid Passport /School leaving Certificate of 12th Std.
               indicating the nationality of the candidate as "INDIAN"
       vi      Certificate for Age (SSC passing Certificate)
       vii     SSC Passing Certificate / Valid Passport
       viii Marksheets of all years of Bachelor’s course in B.P.Th/B.O.Th/ BASLP /BPO
       ix      Attempt certificate of all examinations in Bachelor’s course from head of
               institution.
       x       Internship Completion Certificate (Annexure L)
       xi      B.P.Th / B.O.Th / BASLP / BPO Passing Certificate / Degree Certificate
       xii     Registration Certificate from respective council if available.
       xiii Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical practitioner (Annexure N)

   If applicable…

       xiv      Caste Certificate
       xv       Caste Validity Certificate.
       xvi      Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for (VJ) DT -A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, OBC and SBC
                Candidates) issued by appropriate authority as specified in the Government
                Resolutions from time to time and should be valid up to 31/03/2021.
       xvii     For Persons with disability (PWD) Candidates - Medical Disability Certificate from
                certificate issuing authority.
       xviii Orphan Certificate from appropriate authority.
    Once document are submitted online, it will be e-verified. If all the relevant documents
    are correct and complete, it will be informed to each candidate. As per the deficiency of
    document via email and SMS on the registered email id and mobile.
    The deficient documents will be notified via email and SMS on their registered email id.

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11. For Constitutional reservation category candidates: Ear-Marking - Reserved
    category candidate entitled to admission on the basis of merit in an open category seat
    will have the option of taking admission either against his/her respective category seat
    or on an open category seat. If he/she opts for the reserved category he/she will be
    deemed to have been admitted as an open category candidate and not as reserved
    category candidate. One seat in the college where he/she was eligible for admission
    against open seat shall be earmarked for a candidate belonging to the respective
    reserved category. Such earmarked seat will be made available immediately to the
    successive reserved category candidate from the same category merit.

12. Cut-off date for the eligibility: The eligibility of candidate shall be determined for all
    purposes including the applicability of all these Rules & Regulations by considering the
    last date of physical document verification process at allotted college. It is made
    abundantly clear that if a candidate is found ineligible or has an invalid reservation claim
    as on the last date of submission of physical document verification process, in terms of
    these Rules & Regulations, and if such an ineligible candidate/invalid reservation claim
    acquires the requisite eligibility after the aforesaid cut off date (i.e. the last date of
    physical document verification process), such subsequent acquisition of eligibility will
    not make an ineligible candidate / invalid reservation claim eligible / valid for any
    purpose whatsoever.

13. PHYSICAL DOCUMENT VERIFICATION PROCESS

    The Candidate will have to report at the allotted college with her/his Original Documents
    for physical verification and admission. The candidate should report personally (proxy
    not allowed) to the respective allotted College, for the physical Document Verification
    and admission.

    Note:
     1) Category candidates who do not have Caste Validity Certificate at the time of
         Physical document verification process, will be considered as Open merit
         candidates subject to fulfilling eligibility.
     2) DT -A(VJ), NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, OBC and SBC category candidates who do not
         have Non Creamy Layer (valid up to 31/03/2021) at the time of physical document
         verification process will be considered as Open Merit candidates subject to
         fulfilling eligibility.
     3) Such category candidates without validity and / or NCL, who are considered as
         Open Merit candidate will be made eligible, if he/she is other wise eligible for open
         category.
     4) Applicants belonging to SBC: The person belonging to Special Backward Class
         (SBC) is to be considered as OBC candidate and such candidate will be required
         to produce Non- Creamy Layer Certificate. (Annexure- C)

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14. PROVISIONAL STATE MERIT LIST (SML):
    14.1 The Competent Authority will prepare Provisional State Merit Lists of eligible
          candidates in PGP-CET-2020/PGO-CET-2020/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET-
          2020/M.Sc (P & O) CET-2020 on the basis of the marks obtained by the
          candidates at the PG Entrance Examination.
    14.2 The candidate will be selected on the basis of the provisional merit in PGP-CET-
          2020/PGO-CET-2020/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET-2020/M.Sc (P&O) CET-
          2020, entrance test to the concerned course.
    14.3 TIE-BREAKER for determination of the Inter-se-merit of candidates obtaining
          equal PGP-CET / PGO-CET / M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)-CET / M Sc. (P & O)-CET
          marks.
          In case two or more candidates obtain equal marks in the PG entrance
          examination, the inter-se-merit of such candidates will be determined in the order
          of preference as under:-
          14.3.1   The candidate with higher aggregate marks (converted into percentage)
                   at First, Second, Third and Fourth year Examinations of B.P.Th /
                   B.O.Th. taken together & at First, Second and Third year Examinations
                   of B.A.S.L.P/ BPO taken together shall be preferred. If the tie still
                   persists.
          14.3.2   The candidate with more marks (converted into percentage) at fourth
                   year B.P.Th / B.O.Th or third year B.A.S.L.P / BPO examination will be
                   preferred. If the tie still persists.
          14.3.3   The candidate with more marks (converted into percentage) at third year
                   B.P.Th / B.O.Th or second year B.A.S.L.P / BPO examination will be
                   preferred. If the tie still persists.
          14.3.4   An older candidate will be preferred over a younger candidate.
          14.3.5   While considering aggregate marks for above purpose, grace marks &
                   NSS marks will not be taken into account.

15. ONLINE PREFERENCE FILLING PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCESS BY CAP
    COMPUTERISED ROUND: The details of State Quota seat matrix available for
    counseling and Schedule of online preference form filling process will be
    published in due course.
    15.1 Admission to postgraduate courses for academic year 2020-21, will be done
          online by way of filling of the online “Preference Form” on www.mahacet.org . The
          selection of the candidates will be made on the basis of preferences given by the
          candidate. Seat allocation shall be made centrally at a later date on the basis of
          State merit in the state of Maharashtra, and preferences exercised by the
          candidate.

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            The candidate can fill online preference form multiple times before clicking submit
            button. Once submit button is clicked, then there is no provision to change the
            preference(s). These preference(s) will be used for first round and subsequent
            round(s) of selection/up gradation (if any). Up gradation in subsequent rounds is
            compulsory.
    15.2 There shall be two or more rounds of selection of candidates depending on the
            availability of vacant seats. The selection will be on the basis of merit and the
            preferences submitted by the candidate. For second and subsequent rounds (if
            any) no separate online preferences will be filled by the candidate. The choices of
            courses and colleges once entered online shall be final and irrevocable. This final
            data shall be used in entire selection process.
    15.3 The Subject & College combination code is a four digit number specific for
            each college & Subject combination. Candidate can fill minimum one preference
            and maximum available preferences for available subjects. It is not compulsory to
            fill all Preferences. The first two digit of the code indicates specific
            college/institution and last two digit indicates particular subject. eg.
   Code No.            Subject                                     College
                 Musculoskeletal        Physiotherapy School & Centre, Seth G S Medical College,
     0101
                 Physiotherapy          Parel, Mumbai
                 Cardio Vascular &      Dr. Ulhas Patil College of Physiotherapy,
     1703        Respiratory            N.H.06, 57/1. 57/2, Khirdi Shivar, Jalgaon Kh., Tal & Dist -
                 Physiotherapy          Jalgaon- 425309
                                        Occupational Therapy Training School & Centre, L T M
     3202        MOTh Neuroscience      Medical College, Veer Laxmibai Kelkar Marg, Sion, Mumbai-
                                        400 022.
                 MSc Speech             T.N.M.C. & Nair Hospital, Mumbai
     4101
                 Language pathology
                                        Ali Yavar Jung National Institution
     5101        M.Sc Audiology         For the Hearing Handicapped, KC Marg, Bandra (W),
                                        Mumbai- 400 050.
                                        All India Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Haji
     5101        MSc (P&O)
                                        Ali Park, K. Khadye Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400 034.
    15.4 College & Subject codes are given to courses existing in these colleges. For
         some of these codes the seat(s) may not be available for PGP/PGO/ M.Sc (SLP)
         /M.Sc (Aud)/MSc (P&O) CET 2020 Quota during round 1. In the subsequent
         rounds, some seats may become available. Therefore, candidates who desire
         to opt for these seats can exercise the preference in the preference form
         system for these seats considering eventuality of availability of such seats.
    15.5 The candidate should verify the fee structure of State/ Institutional / NRI Quota
            Seats prescribed by Fee Regulating Authority, before filling online preferences.
            The FEE STRUCTURE of Private and Minority medical colleges is available on
            website of Fee Regulating Authority i.e- www.sssamiti.org
    15.6 In second round if number of seat is increased in the existing seat(s) in the same
         subject & in the same institute then fresh preferences will not be called. While
         submitting the choices students should note this point.

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    15.7 Candidate should fill his most preferred subject and college code as preference
          no. 1 followed by his next choice as preference no. 2 and so on. While filling the
          subject and college codes, four digit number should be entered in boxes of
          PGP/PGO/ M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)/MSc (P&O) CET 2020 preference form.
    15.8 Candidate must be very careful while filling the preference form. Candidate can
          fill minimum one preference or any desired number of preferences for PGP/PGO/
          M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)/MSc (P&O) CET 2020.
    15.9 If a candidate does not give preference for a particular code (Government /
          Corporation / Private); then it means that he / she is not interested / desiring to
          take that PG seat. Candidate should note that there will be no change / addition /
          deletion in his / her list of preferences at later date / stage.
    15.10 Candidates may kindly note while filling the preference form that PGP/PGO/ M.Sc
          (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud)/MSc (P&O) CET 2020 merit list will be operated from State
          Merit number one onwards in each round of selection. Candidate getting selected
          in previous round will be considered for the betterment for the subsequent
          rounds. The betterment herein means the higher preference exercised by the
          candidate. The shift in such betterment shall be compulsory and mandatory
          except for those who have filled the Status Retention form. Such a candidate
          who has filled status retention form will not be considered for any subsequent
          rounds of selection process for the Academic year 2020-21. The last date for
          filling status retention form will be notified along with the selection list.
    15.11 Status Retention: In case if a candidate to whom a seat has been allotted in the
          first round and who has joined the college accordingly, is satisfied with the
          allotment, such a candidate must submit a Status-Retention Form (Annexure-O)
          in the given format on or before prescribed date with the Dean/Principal of the
          College where such a seat has been allotted to such a candidate. The Dean of
          every College in which admissions are so made in terms of these rules, may
          appoint an appropriate Officer to receive such Status Retention Forms. Upon
          receipt of such Status Retention Forms, an acknowledgement in writing shall be
          issued immediately to the concerned candidates by the officer appointed by the
          Dean of concerned college. It is mandatory for every such candidate submitting a
          Status Retention Form to insist for issuance of acknowledgement thereof and to
          preserve such acknowledgement till the present admission process is finally
          concluded. In absence of such an acknowledgement, the claim of submission of
          Status Retention Form within the prescribed time shall not be entertained.
          Candidate who has submitted status retention forms will not be eligible for
          remaining subsequent round(s).
          It is hereby made clear that the period provided for submission of Status
          Retention Form is crucial and vital. This period shall not be extended for
          any reason whatsoever. Submission of the Status Retention Form is an
          irrevocable and irreversible act for the candidate submitting such Status

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          Retention Form. It is made clear that under no circumstances whatsoever, a
          candidate will be allowed to submit a Status Retention Form after the
          aforesaid last date. Under any circumstances whatsoever, a candidate who
          has submitted a Status Retention Form shall not be allowed to withdraw the
          same. All the candidates therefore, should take the note of this before
          submission of such a Status Retention Form.
          Names of all the candidates who have submitted the Status Retention Form
          as above within the prescribed time and the seats occupied by them will be
          removed out of consideration for the remaining admission process
    15.12 Based on preferences given, the seats will be allotted on merit and the allotment
          will be displayed on website of State CET Cell ‘www.mahacet.org’. All the
          candidates to whom a seat has been allotted in the 1st round on the basis of
          Merit-cum-Preference will have to compulsorily join the college and course so
          allotted, with in prescribed period as per schedule by completing the requisite
          formalities. i.e. submission of all original document and a set of attested
          photocopies of each documents as per the list given in PGP/PGO/ M.Sc (SLP)
          /M.Sc (Aud)/MSc (P&O) CET 2020 Information Brochure and payment of
          requisite fees in respective institution.
    15.13 If a candidate gets selected for a particular MPTh, MOTh, Speech - Language
          Pathology [M.Sc (Aud./M.Sc.SLP)], MSc (P&O) course, then the candidate is
          required to join that course as per the procedure. In case he /she does not join
          the course, he / she will not be eligible for subsequent admission process of
          PGP-CET /PGO-CET / M.Sc (SLP) /M.Sc (Aud) -CET & M.Sc (P&O) - CET 2020.
    15.14 It is made clear that even if a candidate to whom a seat has been allotted in
          the 1st round wants a betterment of his/her choice, such a candidate must
          initially accept the allotment and join the college by completing the
          necessary formalities as set out by these Rules, failing which such a
          candidate will not be Eligible for all further CAP round(s) including MOP-UP
          round(s) for academic year 2020-2021.
          If any candidate to whom a seat has been allotted in the 1st round does not
          join the college and course seat so allotted, it will be presumed that such a
          candidate is not interested in the admission process and for all further CAP
          round(s) including MOP-UP round(s) of admission, such candidate shall not
          be considered for allotment of any seat.
          The seat so allotted to such a candidate who does not join, will be
          presumed to be a vacant seat as on and from the next date after the date
          set out as the last date for joining the college in terms of such allotment.
          Such a vacant seat will be allotted in the next round of admission process
          within prescribed period.

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